Data Architect

*This position is fully remote only for employment in Bulgaria. However, people can also work in one of our offices in Sofia or Varna if they prefer to.

About DataArt

DataArt is a global software engineering firm and a trusted technology partner for market leaders and visionaries. Our world-class team designs and engineers data-driven, cloud-native solutions to deliver immediate and enduring business value.

We promote a culture of radical respect, prioritizing your personal well-being as much as your expertise. We stand firmly against prejudice and inequality, valuing each of our employees equally.

We respect the autonomy of others before all else, offering remote, onsite, and hybrid work options. Our Learning and development centers, R&D labs, and mentorship programs encourage professional growth.

Our long-term approach to collaboration with clients and colleagues alike focuses on building partnerships that extend beyond one-off projects. We provide the ability to switch between projects and technology stacks, creating opportunities for exploration through our learning and networking systems to advance your career.

Position Overview

DataArt’s Data & Analytics team designs and implements modern data and analytics solutions for mid- and large-sized organizations. Operating remotely and in numerous R&D centers, our Center of Competence drives innovation in data and big data, ensuring rapid expansion of domain expertise and greater customer satisfaction.

This is a Principal-level role responsible for solution architecture focused on the data context. Key areas include:

• Data Governance (DG) and Data Management (DM)
• Data structures and modeling
• Data security practices
• Architectural best practices
• Integration patterns
• Non-functional requirements in the data context

Responsibilities

• Drive direct communications with business stakeholders
• Elaborate on all technical aspects for the development team, and justify any architectural decision
• Lead implementation of the solutions from establishing project requirements and goals to solution „go-live.“
• Guide clients through complex data transformation initiatives and ensure successful outcomes
• Participate in the entire cycle of sales and pre-sales activities
• Lead solution architecture evaluation and assessment activities

Requirements

• 5+ years of work experience in a data architect/engineering role or 5-10 completed projects
• Data Governance, Data Management background
• Experience working with Clouds (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• DWH/Data Platforms experience (Snowflake, Databricks)
• Knowledge of SQL and comfortable designing, writing, and maintaining complex SQL queries
• Experience in travel
• Experience building data pipelines; ETL design, implementation, and maintenance
• Knowledge of data management fundamentals (data modeling, data quality, metadata management, data warehouse/lakes patterns, distributed systems)
• Excellent communication skills
• Sales/pre-sales experience

What We Offer

• Unique corporate culture – no micromanagement, friendly atmosphere, freedom, and mutual respect
• Flexible schedule – ability to change projects, to work from home, and to try yourself in different roles
• Professional Development Map – a comprehensive map of your professional development within DataArt
• We hire people not for a project, but for the company. If the project (or your work in it) is over, you go to another project or to a paid “Idle”.
• Social benefits – additional health insurance, life insurance, sports card, etc.
• Opportunity to work from another DataArt office in a different city or country (temporarily or permanently)
• Free English courses
• Cozy office with a great atmosphere
• Snacks, drinks, and fruits are always available

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